PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mino Svevo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eibegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Svevo
vs
Eibegger

175 cm
19
174 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

181 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mino Svevo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Eibegger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Eibegger.
Eibegger lands a body shot.
Eibegger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Eibegger misses with a few strikes there.
Eibegger scores with a jab. Svevo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eibegger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eibegger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eibegger lands with a straight right. Svevo didn't see that one coming.
Svevo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eibegger misses with a straight left.
Svevo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eibegger slaps away a takedown attempt from Svevo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eibegger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Svevo back to the cage. Eibegger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Svevo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eibegger.
A big left from Eibegger misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eibegger scores with a decent looking hook.
Mario Eibegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eibegger misses with an uppercut. Svevo saw that one coming.
Svevo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eibegger throws a body punch but Svevo moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Svevo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Svevo shoots in looking for a takedown but Eibegger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Svevo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Svevo takes one to the side of the head.
Svevo takes one to the chin there.
Svevo shoots in for a takedown but Eibegger shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mino Svevo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eibegger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mario Eibegger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eibegger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eibegger digs a good hook to Svevo's body.
Eibegger throws a combination. Svevo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eibegger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Svevo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eibegger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svevo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Eibegger. No joy for Svevo on that attempt.
Svevo staying out of range there.
Svevo shoots in and drives through. Eibegger sprawls well.
Svevo is breathing heavily.
Eibegger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eibegger scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Eibegger.
Svevo tries for a takedown but Eibegger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eibegger scores with a jab to the head.

Svevo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Eibegger was covering up waiting for the punch and Svevo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Eibegger is pulling down on Svevo's head. It's preventing any offense from Svevo, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svevo looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mario Eibegger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Eibegger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Svevo on the side of the head.
Svevo fails with a takedown attempt.
Eibegger thuds his right hand into Svevo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Svevo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eibegger was well out of range. Poor timing from Svevo.
Eibegger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheers as Eibegger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svevo doesn't seem phased though.
Svevo shoots in for a takedown but Eibegger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eibegger lands a jab-cross combination.
Eibegger lands a nice shot to the body.
Svevo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eibegger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Eibegger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Svevo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eibegger.
Svevo shoots in and drives through. Eibegger sprawls well.
Svevo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eibegger moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Eibegger scores with a four punch combination!
Mario Eibegger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eibegger scores with a body shot.
Svevo with a poor takedown
and Eibegger counters with a one-two to the body.

It looks like Mino Svevo has been cut.
Eibegger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svevo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Svevo misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Eibegger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Svevo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Svevo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eibegger scores with a nice strike.
Eibegger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svevo blocks a head kick by Eibegger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svevo takes one to the side of the head.
Eibegger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svevo blocks a head kick by Eibegger.
Eibegger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Svevo.
Eibegger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eibegger stalks Svevo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Svevo's face. Svevo staggers backwards, shaken.
Eibegger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Eibegger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eibegger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Svevo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Svevo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eibegger clobbers Svevo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Svevo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eibegger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svevo takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eibegger throws out a powerful jab.
Svevo shoots in for a takedown but Eibegger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mino Svevo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eibegger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svevo under the eye.
Eibegger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eibegger tried to score with a low kick but Svevo checks it.
Eibegger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eibegger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eibegger swinging wildly here.
Eibegger lunges at Svevo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svevo's hand.
Eibegger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No luck for Svevo with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svevo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eibegger sprawls well. Eibegger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svevo gets slowly back to his feet.
Svevo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eibegger scores with a punch to the head.
Svevo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eibegger connects with a jab.
Svevo blocks a leg kick.
Eibegger is working the combinations to good effect here.
Eibegger stuffs the takedown attempt from Svevo. Svevo gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Eibegger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eibegger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eibegger fails to land with a series of punches.
Eibegger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svevo.
Eibegger throws a head kick that misses.
Svevo fails to land the takedown.
Eibegger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Svevo walks into a stiff left hand from Eibegger.
A jab from Eibegger does it's job there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eibegger connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eibegger slaps away a takedown attempt from Svevo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eibegger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svevos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Eibegger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mino Svevo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Svevo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Svevo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eibegger cracks Svevo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Svevo walks into a left hand.
Eibegger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eibegger lands an overhand right.
Svevo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eibegger counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Eibegger.
Svevo takes one on the button.
A cross from Eibegger lands.
Eibegger connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svevo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eibegger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Eibegger.
Svevo has his takedown stuffed
and Eibegger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eibegger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Svevo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mino Svevo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eibegger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eibegger lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by Eibegger.
Svevo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eibegger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Svevo's head.
Svevo moves forwards but Eibegger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eibegger connects with a nice looking jab.
Eibegger lands a really nice looking cross but Svevo seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eibegger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svevo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eibegger scores with a sloppy right hand. Svevo should have avoided that one.
A jab from Eibegger finds it's way through Svevo's defenses.
Eibegger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Svevo is rocked!
Svevo walks into a straight right hand from Eibegger.
Oh Svevo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eibegger lands a nice shot that snaps Svevo's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Eibegger. That snapped Svevo's head back.
Svevo seems to have got his legs back now.
Eibegger digs a good body shot into Svevo's ribs.
Svevo shoots in looking for a takedown. Eibegger tries to sprawl out of it but Svevo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eibegger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eibegger, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eibegger lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Eibegger. That snapped Svevo's head back.
Eibegger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eibegger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mario Eibegger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eibegger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eibegger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Eibegger there.
Svevo misses with a takedown attempt - Eibegger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Svevo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eibegger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eibegger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eibegger lands with a nice body punch.
Svevo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eibegger scores with a jab.
Eibegger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Svevo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Svevo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Svevo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mino Svevo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eibegger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Eibegger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Eibegger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eibegger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Eibegger!